How to Pronounce Pasteurize

To pronounce "pasteurize", say PAST-eur-iz-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈpɑːstʃəɹaɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈpɑːstʃəɹaɪz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pasteurize”

"pasteurize" has 4 syllables: past-eur-iz-e. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

What does pasteurize mean?

verb

  1. To heat food for the purpose of killing harmful organisms such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa, molds, and yeasts.

Words that rhyme with pasteurize

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pasteurize"?▾

"Pasteurize" has 4 syllables: past · eur · iz · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "pasteurize"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pasteurize" is /ˈpɑːstʃəɹaɪz/.

What does "pasteurize" mean?▾

Pasteurize: To heat food for the purpose of killing harmful organisms such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa, molds, and yeasts.

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